Proud Wineaux, New York

Jaye, the founder of Proud Wineaux, can determine a left-bank from a right-bank wine from Bordeaux simply by tasting it. Her cultivated palate derived from more than a decade of working at some of the best restaurants in the world like the two-Michelin-starred Jean-Georges, The Mansion on Turtle Creek, and several other NYC hot spots.

Her one-on-one and group wine teaching program has helped thousands explore the world of wine in a friendly environment free of pretension. "The moment you release the fear of not knowing, the learning begins. There is a huge difference between drinking and tasting. We are excited to bring that difference to life!" she says. Jaye and her staff have integrated these teaching and pairing techniques into their unique and exciting wine events.